Ronnie Carroll (American football)

Ronald Dean Carroll was born on April 11, 1949, in Galveston, Texas.^[1] He attended Spring Woods High School in Spring Branch, Texas.^[1]

Carroll first played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks of the University of Arkansas. He was a member of the freshman team in 1968, and earned Southwest Conference all-freshman honors.^[2][1] He was listed as ineligible in 1969.^[1] Carroll was then a three-year letterman for the Sam Houston State Bearkats of Sam Houston State University from 1970 to 1972.^[1] He was an NAIA All-American in 1971, and garnered All-Lone Star Conference recognition each season from 1970 to 1972.^[3] Carroll was inducted into the school's athletics hall of fame in 1988.^[3]

Carroll was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the 12th round, with the 294th overall pick, of the 1973 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on June 3.^[4] On August 26, 1973, it was reported that Carroll had been released by the Bills.^[5]

Carroll signed with the Houston Oilers in 1974.^[4] He played in all 14 games, starting five, for the Oilers during the 1974 season and recorded four fumble recoveries for 28 yards.^[6] He spent the 1975 season on injured reserve and was released by the Oilers in 1976.^[4]

Carroll signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League in 1977, but was later released.^[4]